more stats
1,394 ft
Distance
-32 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
990 ft
Altitude min
1,024 ft
Altitude max
1,024 ft
Altitude start
991 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
564 ft
Distance down
656 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time

Tradition Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    West Lake Marion Park
    Lakeville, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #68137 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #409 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden, Other

Mostly rolls pretty easy, with some berms, but the berms are that big, and there is really no jumps. Lots of whoops that if you really pedal hard I think you can double some up, or manual through several. This is a fun trail to pedal fast through, and the trees hang over one section with the rollers and it feels bit tunnel like.

This is rated as expert only because the very end has a rock garden. It is difficult to pedal as you hit it right after an uphill turn, making it difficult to pedal through with momentum.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensRollers
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 399 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Tradition Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2026 @ 3:42pm (America/Menominee)
Aug 13, 2026
Sep 14, 2023 @ 10:29am
Sep 14, 2023
Aug 24, 2023 @ 11:06am
Aug 24, 2023
 Wasp nest on the trail, multiple riders getting stung Thursday.
Aug 15, 2023 @ 11:05am
Aug 15, 2023
Jun 16, 2023 @ 2:53pm
Jun 16, 2023
 reporter Very Dry
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on Aug 13, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tradition located?
      Tradition is located in West Lake Marion Park, Lakeville, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the West Lake Marion Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66168, -93.28707.
      ▼ How hard is Tradition?
      Tradition is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tradition?
      The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 990 ft to 1,024 ft.
      ▼ Is Tradition a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tradition is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tradition?
      Tradition is 1,394 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tradition?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tradition. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tradition?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tradition are:
      • July (27 activities)
      • August (27 activities)
      • May (25 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tradition? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tradition are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tradition?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Tradition. The trail is 1,394 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tradition?
      Tradition is a very popular trail. There have been 1,444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,989 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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